Flax Breaded Chicken Nuggets

February 29, 2020

Create a better breading by swapping 2 tablespoons of BioNatures flaxseeds, whole or ground, for 2 tablespoons of flour for every cup of flour. Prep/Total Time: 30 min. Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2 cups whole wheat or regular panko bread crumbs
4 tablespoons of BioNatures ground flaxseeds
Honey mustard, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Mix the first six ingredients; stir in chicken to coat.
Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl; add chicken, one piece at a time, and toss to coat. Place 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet.
Bake until lightly browned and chicken is no longer pink, 18-20 minutes. If desired, serve with honey mustard.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked chicken: 222 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 481mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.